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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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